country May 1939

Japan earthquakes in May 1939

Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1939: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

7.2

Strongest magnitude

6.6

Average magnitude

11.7 km

Average depth

Strongest event

7.2

01 May 1939

Akita, Japan

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

05:58:29

Coordinates

39.930, 139.637

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1939, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 7.2, with an average of 6.6; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 11.7 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 1, 1939 to Monday, May 1, 1939 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

7.2 10.0 km

Akita, Japan

01 May 1939 05:58:29 UTC

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6.6 10.0 km

Katagami, Japan

01 May 1939 16:05:51 UTC

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5.9 15.0 km

Katagami, Japan

01 May 1939 11:50:34 UTC

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